| The Caribbean is famous for its rum and Puerto Rico | | | | hop aboard one of the frequent and fast water taxis. |
| is no exception. In fact, you might consider this island | | | | On the other side of the bay you will find taxis waiting |
| territory to be the capital of world rum production, | | | | to take you to the distillery for $3 one-way. So |
| thanks to the presence of the huge Bacardi rum | | | | including your return trip (taxi + water taxi), your total |
| distillery. | | | | cost for this excursion will be $7. |
| Some of the best times you will spend in Puerto Rico | | | | Besides an enjoyable and informative tour, the Bacardi |
| may involve lingering over a mojito or a cuba libre (rum | | | | folks will give you tickets good for two free rum drinks |
| and coke) with new friends you met on the island. | | | | at the bar serving the pavilion where people wait to |
| Learn conversational Spanish before you go to P.R., | | | | catch a tram to the main building. |
| and these times will be extra pleasurable. | | | | On a busy day you might have to wait up to 20 |
| The Bacardi distillery is a must-see tourist stop if you | | | | minutes before starting your tour, so spend that time |
| are a fan of this drink, which is made from sugar cane. | | | | getting to know the folks around you in the pavilion. |
| The tour is free but getting there will cost you a few | | | | Many of them will be native Puerto Ricans, so learn |
| coins (just a few, though). | | | | conversational Spanish before you go and your |
| In Old San Juan, go down to Pier 2 on the San Juan | | | | experience will be that much richer. |
| Bay waterfront. Pay 50 cents at the ferry terminal to | | | | |